MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on the outer tread area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R566 BLD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R566 BLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R566 BLD registered?
R566 BLD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 1997.
Is R566 BLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R566 BLD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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